Water Level: 199.78 | Water Temperature: 76.6˚
Weather: 61˚ | Slight Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 8 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Actively feeding around boat docks and shallow stump fields in 6-10 feet of water. Use red plastic worms near brush piles and grassbeds; topwater baits like Rebel Pop-Rs work well early and late in the day.
2. Striped Bass: Scattered in small schools, trolling Cordell Hot Spot crankbaits and live shad below the dam remains effective. Expect some surface activity but keep moving to find active fish.
3. Crappie: Holding in 12-15 feet near main lake points and creek channels. Live minnows and small jigs are the best bets, especially around submerged structure.
4. White Perch: Jigging small Hopkins spoons at creek mouths and around points is producing good catches. Adding crappie jigs to Rebel Pop-Rs can increase success.
This week’s mild temperatures and light winds combined with a slight chance of rain create favorable conditions for anglers targeting multiple species. Water temperatures remain warm enough to keep bass and crappie active in shallow to mid-depth ranges. Early morning and late evening topwater action should be productive, especially around docks and grassbeds. For striper anglers, patience and persistence trolling near the dam will pay off as these fish continue their late summer pattern. Overall, expect steady fishing opportunities and enjoy the pleasant fall-like weather on Lake Gaston. Tight lines!
